Trade Term: FILER ID

The Filer ID is the number that identifies a person or company certified to file in the AES. As mentioned in my previous post, knowing your Filer ID is important for you to correctly file shipments in AES and to reference when contacting us.

The Filer ID is usually an Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Some companies that export on behalf of other companies may also use identification numbers obtained from the Dun & Bradstreet company- “D-U-N-S numbers.”

If you file shipments through AESDirect or AESPcLink, the Filer ID is the EIN you submitted in the registration form.

If you use software from a commercial vendor or an AES service center, the Filer ID is the EIN reported in your AES Letter of Intent.

If an authorized agent files shipments on your behalf, the Filer ID is the agent’s EIN or D-U-N-S number. If you need to find out about a shipment an agent filed on your behalf, you must submit a Data Request.

Example:

If you authorize an agent to file your shipment, the agent will do so under their own Filer ID (because that is linked to their account). If you have a question about the transaction and contact the FTD Call Center, you need to know their Filer ID or the ITN.

2 Responses to Trade Term: FILER ID

I am trying to do an international shipment through UPS (who has authority to be our agent) and it says I need to file my AES number or enter the ITN. I cannot log on as I cannot find the documentation for when the account was set up. Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Irene